Les Pennons du Chemin de Vienne
Quand l'Histoire
Rencontre la Danse
Step into the courts of the Renaissance. Discover the dances that moved kings and courtiers, and learn to carry their living tradition forward.
From the Catalog
The Dances of the Court
La Volta
A lively and intimate dance of Italian origin that became the favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Partners turn together in close embrace, the gentleman lifting his lady in a spirited volta.
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Pavane
A stately processional dance of Spanish origin, the Pavane graced the grandest courts of Europe. Its measured steps and dignified carriage embodied the ideals of Renaissance nobility.
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Galliard
Bold, athletic, and exuberant — the Galliard was the dance of kings and courtiers who wished to display their vigour. Its five-step pattern and leaping cinque pas demanded both skill and stamina.
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A Living Tradition
For five centuries, the dances of the Renaissance have waited in the pages of manuscripts and the memories of scholars. We bring them back to life — not as museum pieces, but as living art, danced by living people in the spirit of the original masters.
Our guild gathers dancers, historians, musicians, and enthusiasts to study, perform, and celebrate the dance traditions of 15th and 16th century Europe — from the courts of Florence and Burgundy to the halls of Tudor England.
Read our history →"To dance is to know the mind of the age that created it."
— Thoinot Arbeau, Orchésographie, 1589
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Workshops &
Gatherings
Whether you are a seasoned performer or have never danced a step, our workshops welcome all who wish to learn. Join us for seasonal gatherings, intensive workshops, and public performances throughout the year.
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Introduction to Pavane
Florence Hall, Paris
5
Galliard Intensive
Château de Vincennes
22
Summer Masquerade Ball
Grand Palais, Lyon